3 year cancerversary

[cmrl]

Congratulations on reaching the 3 year milestone. Sounds like you are moving on with your life, and I know that was something you couldn't even imagine a couple of years ago.
Good to know the health care there is good....I know a few people who are ready to leave the USA.

[horizon]

Congrats on your milestone and thanks for the mesh tip. I've wondered if one of those would be in my future eventually.

[testing765]

Hello NZJay. I am wishing you the best of luck on your upcoming scan.

[BUD2016]

Thank you very much for posting this update! It is really really helpful for us who are new on this journey to be inspired by others! Congratulations! I wish you happy many years of happiness!!!

[Marylandmaniac]

Just realised the 3 year anniversary of my surgery for Stage 3 t4b n1 transverse colon cancer was on the 25th of November.

I have my 3 year scan coming in January, and I'm a couple of weeks overdue for my cea test.

Current state of affairs:

-Work is going well; I've been promoted twice since finishing chemo.

-Relationships are still a nightmare. I was diagnosed with PTSD and the manifestations of this (anxiety, inability to process stresses, emotional distance, mood swings, self destructive behaviour) make it difficult to get far beyond a few months of dating before I scare people off.

-Family life is good; particularly with my daughter, who I am now a solo father to.

-Physical health is good aside from ongoing hernia mesh pains. I strongly recommend to anyone to do your research before agreeing to having abdominal mesh inserted. I am constantly having to balance and adjust my exercise regime and even daily activities to manage chronic pains. I've made great progress but I fear eventually I'll lobbying to have it removed.

-Mental health aside from the PTSD is good. I'm confident of a good result from my January CT, which should be my final one! Watch this space.

I rarely post but read this site nearly every day. My heart is with all of you brave and kind people, and I wish for the absolute best for all of you.

Jay

Hi Jay. So glad to see that most things are going well in your life and that you are doing well. It gives me such hope to see people celebrating being NED. I have my surgery next week and I am nervous but also glad to get this done. I really want to get to the point where I can say I am NED.
I hope you are seeing someone to help you deal with the PTSD. You are so young and handsome and you obviously love dogs (which in my mind already tells me you are a good guy ). I am sure when you get a handle on those issues you will find love. Wishing the very best for you!

[mariane]

Congrats on NED!